The sketch depicts a profile view of a person's upper body, from the chest upwards. The individual is facing sideways to the left. Their facial features are delicately outlined, with a prominent nose and a subtle smile. The eyes are minimally detailed, and the hair is styled elaborately with decorative elements resembling ribbons or bows. Simple lines suggest clothing, possibly a collar or upper garment. The background is plain and unadorned, directing focus to the drawing's subject.
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Young Woman's Head in Profile

Hubert Robert (French, 1733 - 1808)

probably c. 1754/1765

Medium
graphite on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
Overall: 8.1 x 6.7 cm (3 3/16 x 2 5/8 in.) ; support: 15.6 x 21.5 cm (6 1/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Julius S. Held Collection, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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